Phoenix USB 2.0 Digital Cameras




PC-1280/C Color
PC-1280/M Monochrome
PC-1280/CLC dColor
PC-640/M Monochrome
USB 2.0 Digital Cameras

Ordering Information

Phoenix PC-1280 Specifications

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Phoenix PC-1280 User's Guide  

Phoenix PC-1280 Dimensions and Spectral Response (MS Word Format)  

Phoenix PC-1280 Frequently Asked Questions  

Last update: 2/3/2006

Features
  • 1280 x 1024 (1.3 MP) CMOS Sensors
  • Half Inch Optical Format
  • C Mount Lens (C-S with Adaptor)
  • Progressive Scan
  • 15 fps @ 1280 x 1024, 60 fps @ VGA
  • 30 fps @ VGA (PC-640/M)
  • Programmable Frame Interval
  • Standard USB 2.0 Interface/Cable
  • Transfer Speed - 480 mbps
  • High S/N Ratio (54 dB)
  • Build In Fixed Pattern Compensation
  • Build In Look Up Tables (LUT)
  • 10 Bit Raw Digital Video
  • YUV & RGB Pixel Format Support (1280/C)
  • Build In Frame Buffer Avoids Lost Data on USB Congestion
  • Hirose Connector Supports GP I/O
  • External Hardware Capture Trigger
  • Asynchronous Reset (not for PC-1280/CLC)
  • Multiple Cameras in a System
  • Low Power Consumption
  • Plug-n-Play
  • Windows 2K/XP Support
  • TWAIN and DirectShow Drivers
  • Software Development Kit Available
  • Rugged, Compact Metal Package

Applications

  • Medical/Biomedical Imaging
  • Scientific Image Processing
  • Industrial Inspection/Gauging
  • Machine Vision Industry
  • Video Sequence Capture
  • Image Analysis
  • Microscopy
  • Traffic Control/Monitoring

Summary
The Phoenix 1280 Digital Camera is a line of color and monochrome cameras, using high resolution CMOS Video Sensors and the standard USB 2.0 Interface. The cameras in this line provide high quality video/images for professional applications, low cost cable connections, Plug-n-Play easy installation and hot swappable USB interface. The Phoenix PC-1280/M is a monochrome digital camera with 8 or 10 bit pixel formats supporting both VGA and SXGA resolutions. It’s low cost and low power consumption are ideal in B/W applications. The PC-1280/M and PC-640/M cameras can draw the power from the USB cable, eliminating the need for a separate power cable. The Phoenix PC-1280/C and PC-1280/CLC are color digital cameras with a Bayer RGB video sensor. Because of a built-in FPGA chip, the transferred pixel formats are user selectable as Raw Bayer (8 or 10 bit), YUV (16 bit) or RGB (24 bit). This capability gives the user the best pixel format for the application without the burden of software format conversion. The PC-1280/CLC uses S/W to implement the Color Space Conversion at high speed. All Phoenix Cameras use C Mount lens (C-S lens is supported with an adaptor) with a 1/2?optical format. This makes easy to replace Existing CCD 1/2?cameras are easily replaced without changing the optical and mechanical design. The USB 2.0 Interface is high speed (up to 480 mbps) on transfers and all camera control commands are also delivered on the same cable. For industrial applications, a separate Trigger Input can trigger/reset one or multiple Phoenix Digital Cameras at the exactly time needed for highly accurate images.

Software included with the Phoenix Digital Cameras are the camera device drivers (with configuration co-installer), a DEMO/Diagnostic Program and popular application drivers such as TWAIN and DirectShow. The Phoenix PC-1280 Software Development Kit is available for OEM customers to write their own applications.




Phoenix PC-1280 Specifications

PC-1280/M Monochrome Camera
  • Monochrome CMOS Image Sensor
  • 10 Bit A/D Converter
  • 8/10 Bit Monochrome or 16 Bit YUV Pixel Formats
  • H & V Sub-sampling: 4:2

PC-640/M VGA Monochrome Camera

  • 640x480 @ 30 fps
  • Micron CMOS Image Sensor
  • High Quality B/W Video
  • Variable Frame Rate

PC-1280/C Color Camera

  • Bayer RGB CMOS Image Sensor
  • IR Optical Filter Cut-Off: 680 nm
  • 10 Bit A/D Converter
  • 8/10 Bit Raw Video (Bayer Pattern)
  • 16 Bit YUV or 24 Bit RGB Pixel Formats
  • H & V Sub-sampling: 4:2

PC-1280/CLC Color Camera

  • Lower Cost, Lower Power
  • RGB Bayer Pixel Format
  • S/W Color Space Conversion

CMOS Video Sensor

  • Resolution - 1280 x 1024
  • Half Inch Optical Format
  • 15 fps (1280 x 1024), 60 fps (640 x 480)
  • Pixel Size 5.2 x 5.2 um
  • Exposure Mode: Rolling Line or Frame
  • Sensitivity: 1.0 V/Lux-Sec.
  • S/N Ratio: 54 dB
  • Dynamic Range: 60 dB

Video Data Processing

  • 10 Bit A/D Converter
  • 10 Bit LUT
  • FPN Compensation with Built-in FPN Frame
  • Color Space Converter
  • Exposure & Gain Control: Auto/Preset
  • White Balance: Auto/Preset
  • User Programmable ROI
  • 2 x 8 Bit LUT (Y and U/V) When Using YUV Format (In Addition to 10 Bit LUT)
Video Transfer Control
  • Live/Single Transfer
  • Triggered Transfer
  • Start/Stop Live Transfer by Trigger or Software
  • Transfers User Defined Frames Real Time in Video Sequence

Other I/O Signals

  • Hirose 4 Pin Connector for I/O Signals
  • External Power: > +5V @ 250 - 350 mA
  • Camera Trigger/Reset Input (TTL)
  • Flash/GP Output (TTL)

USB 2.0 Interface

  • Fully Compliant with USB Specification
  • High/Full Speed Transfer @ up to 480 mbps
  • Plug-n-Play, Hot Swappable
  • Power From USB: +5V @ 250 mA

Miscellaneous and Software

  • Dimensions (Without Lens):
    • 30 x 45 x 105 (mm)
    • 1.2 x 1.8 x 4.2 (inch)
  • CE Compliant
  • OS Supported: Windows 2000/XP
  • Software Included -
    • Windows Device Driver
    • TWAIN/DirectShow Drivers
    • Phoenix PC-1280 DEMO/Utility Software
  • Software Available
    • Phoenix PC-1280 Software Development Kit
  • Software Supported
    • LabVIEW, NI Vision Assistant via IMAQ for USB.

 
Specifications subject to change without notice




Phoenix PC-1280 Ordering Information
(Feb. 3, 2006)

PC-1280/C
1280 x 1024 USB 2.0 Digital Color Camera
PC-1280/M
1280 x 1024 USB 2.0 Digital Monochrome 8/10-bit Camera
PC-1280/CLC
1280 x 1024 USB 2.0 Digital Low Cost Color Camera
PC-640/M
640 x 480 USB 2.0 Digital Monochrome 8/10-bit Camera




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